This young person that I am currently supporting has been accepted onto a degree with Open University. The course starts on 5th February and she needs a laptop to complete the course work. This young person only receives Universal Credit so has no way of affording this herself. Any help would be appreciated which, of course, will mean everything to her as it will open so many employment opportunities.

D is a single father to a 2-year-old daughter, starting over after escaping an abusive relationship. They arrived in the area with nothing but the clothes they wore. D has secured safe housing and gathered essentials like beds and cooking items, but he desperately needs a washing machine to care for his daughter. Free from addiction for 2 years, he is determined to create a safe, stable life for them. Your support would provide a vital step in their journey toward a fresh start.

This lady and her two brothers are refugees from Afghanistan. They have come to the country legally and were housed but have moved areas as they are keen to find work. The place where they are living has no curtains and no privacy. They are also in need of items to store food in the kitchen, as they only have basic crockery. If you are able to help, they would be very grateful.

This gentleman has recently been housed after a long history of homelessness and temporary accommodation. He is very happy to have been given a place and is working hard to make it home. He was given a bed and mattress but would like a mattress topper to make it more comfortable, as he is an older gentleman. He would also like to get some curtains for his bedroom to make it warmer. If you are able to help, he would be very grateful.

L left a long term relationship because she was the victim of sustained domestic violence. She had been sofa surfing but has recently been able to acquire a tenancy for a property. L has no savings and isn't working because she suffers from chronic anxiety and depression. The new property is not carpeted and L feels like this is affecting her mental health. Helping L carpet the property will be huge for her. Thank you in advance.

This gentleman is 58 years old and has a long history of homelessness and temporary accommodation. He has now been offered his own place but needs help with furnishing it as he is on benefits. He would like a cordless vacuum cleaner as he has mobility issues plus COPD and doesn't want to fall over any leads. He would also like some curtains for his living room to make it warmer and some lampshades to make it more homely. If you are able to help, he would be very grateful.

R has fled from a house where she was violently sexually assaulted. She has been rehoused but has had to start again with nothing. R has no savings and her only income is Universal Credit. She is really struggling with her mental health because of everything that has happened to her. We'd love to be able to make her house into a warm, comfortable home and we're hoping with a kind Acts 435 donor we can make this happen.

This gentleman, a former Armed Forces member, became homeless 3 years ago and has been diagnosed with PTSD, relying on drugs and medication as coping mechanisms. He has been using our centre's services and we have seen significant progress. We kindly request your assistance in providing one to one counselling to help improve his mental health and develop healthier coping strategies, moving away from substance use. This support will be life changing and help him rebuild his future.

This lady, a regular at our centre, has battled a 23-year addiction to hard drugs, stemming from a history of sexual abuse. A mother of two, she is actively attending our programs and shows great determination to create a better future. We urgently seek your assistance for one to one counselling as she is ready to confront her past, gain stability and become the mother she aspires to be. Your support will empower her to build a structured life and provide a brighter future for her children.

A Nigerian asylum-seeking woman living in Leeds has been given an chance for a 5-week training course to help towards employment as she awaits a positive decision on her asylum claim. She receives less than £50 per week on an Aspen card for food, clothing and toiletries, and receives some help from Meeting Point, but has no money to pay for public transport. Please can you help her with the cost of a a weekly buss pass for the next 5 weeks, so she might have the chance to study and progress in her hopes for her new life in the UK?

K is a prison leaver we are supporting with finding work. K is a career electrician, and has been doing this trade since he was 18. Unfortunately, a one off incident meant that he was sent to prison, but since his release K is keen to carry on in the field he is good at and knows well! However, his Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Gold card has expired. He was released with very little and is struggling to afford the costs of the renewal. Can you help with getting his ECS card?

This gentleman is a former refugee from Iran, and is now a student with very little income. He has recently been moved out of a hostel into rented accommodation but has absolutely nothing to furnish it and there is nothing left to purchase items once he has paid his bills. He has no bed and has been sleeping on the floor since December. As he has back and leg problems this is causing him a lot of pain. He is also in need of basic kitchen equipment so he can cook for himself.

The client is an Indian citizen who has lived in the UK for 20 years. He is currently homeless and without immigration status. He does not have an Indian passport and needs one for ID purposes. He is struggling with daily life due to not having any ID. Having a passport would also help his immigration case to progress quicker.

S was evicted from his home, but through the help of a local charity he has now found somewhere to live and he is very happy. He has long term chronic health problems and he is unable to work. S feels the cold and he has been advised to improve his diet. He would benefit from a small fridge, a kettle and toaster that he can keep in his room. He also needs new bedding as his old bedding was damp and couldn't be taken with him to his new home.

Our client came from Turkey to the UK to be with her husband who subsequently subjected her to domestic abuse. She has no family here to support her so she fled to a refuge. She has now been offered an independent tenancy giving her the chance of a fresh start. The property is unfurnished and she cannot meet the cost of all the items needed. She is in receipt of Universal Credit which barely covers her essential living costs. Could you please help towards the cost of a fridge freezer?

As an asylum seeker, A finds himself in a difficult position due to financial constraints. Without the necessary funds to obtain a certificate of comparison through ENIC (the European Network of National Information Centres), his dream of attending university remains out of reach. This certificate is a critical requirement for his university application, and any donations would be a lifeline for his educational aspirations.

J is a single man who was rehoused in 2024 after being homeless. He had no furniture or carpets so saved up and got them. He is unable to work due to his severe asthma, for which he requires inhalers. He has had no fridge since he moved in to this home; he is in receipt of Universal Credit, but this makes it very difficult for him to save up.

This single mum needs a skip to remove excess goods from her home. A support worker is helping mum and the children - ages 2 and 9. Both the children are currently being assessed for neurodivergence. Mum is unable to afford to pay for the skip herself as she has limited income- she works part time and is on Universal Credit. We have been providing food bank support. With your kind donations, we want to help.

This man lives with us in supported accommodation. He suffers with low mood and low self esteem, compounded by difficult family relationships, unemployment and recent weight gain. He is now engaging in support sessions, embracing counselling and tackling root causes of addiction. He is thrilled to now have a part time job as a caretaker, but has not been paid yet. He would benefit from your help to buy a waterproof coat and boots for outdoor working, and some general clothing in view of his weight gain.

This family have had many ups and downs, having to move home and start afresh. They have had many outgoings that were beyond their control and now find themselves unable to afford heating oil. The last couple of weeks have been particularly cold and they don't have the capacity to heart their home for their young family.